EVENT INFORMATION

19
June
1769

The slave ship Greyhound departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

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๐Ÿ“… 19 June 1769 ๐Ÿ“ Barbados

Vessel: Greyhound; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Levy, Moses; Captain: Thurston, John; Investor: Thurston, John. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 19 June 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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